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Job Title:  Child Protection Case Worker (Fresher Diploma Job Opportunities)

Organisation: World Vision International

Duty Station:  Kamwenge, Uganda

Reports to:  Child Protection Assistant

About US:

World Vision Uganda is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child, Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to make it so.”

Job Summary:  The Child Protection Case worker will provide support in identifying, documenting and responding to child protection cases of vulnerable children in refugee settlements. The case worker will monitor, conduct case by case follow ups and facilitate the interim care and reunification process of separated or unaccompanied children

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Child Protection Committees to identify, report, and refer Violence Against Children within the community.
• Conduct Best Interest Assessments (BIAs)/ Best Interest Determination (BID) for UASC/CR
• Develop and updated case plans for all children identified requiring case management and provide targeted case-by-case support.
• Identify and refer UASC/CR for appropriate and specialized services including PSS.
• Develop and implement a monitoring plan for UASC/CR in the caseload in consultation with the supervisor.
• Manage 100% of cases of UASC/CR in ProGress version 4.
• Hold sessions/ dialogue meetings with children on key issues affecting children
• Participate in reflection and dialogue meetings within the community and mobilize children for peace-building activities.
• Orient caregivers on child protection policy, peace building activities (ECaP) model
• Prepare and submit weekly work plan and compile and submit weekly and monthly updates
• Documentation of success stories
• Support vulnerable children and ensure they have access to basic care relief items, services in the community, and interim care.
• Ensure all the necessary paperwork for case management, is completed accurately and stored in the case files

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma in Social Science, Community Psychology, Governance, Development studies, and relevant skills
• Excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Practical and relevant experience in operating in a humanitarian context;
• Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and established international child protection standards is an asset;
• Commitment to and respect for humanitarian values and norms;
• Work with reliability and integrity

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete Curriculum Vitae by applying online through visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Deadline: 17th July 2023

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